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Master of Music in Composition (Instrumental and Vocal music)

The University of Manchester

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 24,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2004

Total Students: 40,485 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Music in Composition (Instrumental and Vocal music)

Program Overview

Pursue your career as a composer, with outstanding performance and opportunities, including guaranteed professional workshops and/or performances.
Take full advantage of our lively performance and research culture, including Quatuor Danel concerts, Mantis festivals and cutting-edge research fora.
Study in a city that is home to more professional music-making than any UK city outside of London.
Study at a top five UK university for Music (Complete University Guide 2022).

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

84 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in The University of Manchester

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.5 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 93.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 20.0 Minimum Writing - 22.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career opportunities

Our graduates have pursued successful careers in musical and non-musical fields.
Some continue to further study via a PhD before securing an academic position.
Some go on to teach in schools or further education, both in the UK and overseas.
Other graduates have gone on to work in fields which advanced compositional training has been directly relevant such as: music producing, music composition, audio production, recording studios, entrepreneurships, the creative industries, music publishing, music journalism and performance.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.